Kitchen Assistant: Food Prep, Service & Cleanliness

Gwynedd Council; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Council is seeking a General Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook in Charge in preparing simple meals and serving food. You will keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, handle washing up and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.

The role emphasises working under direction, adhering to Welsh/English language requirements and council safety policies, with opportunities to develop within the team.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene or agreement to pass the course within 3 months of appointment.
• Training in Health and Safety (e.g., moving and handling or first aid).
• Experience in a food production environment (essential or desirable).

Responsibilities

• To work under the direction of the Cook in Charge or the Deputy.
• To assist in the preparation of simple food and to serve the food.
• To keep the kitchen and dining room area clean, including the building fabric when used as dining room.
• When the dining room is used for more than one purpose, clean the floor and move food traces with a damp mop if necessary.
• Carry out general kitchen duties including washing dishes and setting/clearing equipment and dining room furniture.
• If there is no Assistant Cook, the General Kitchen Assistant will be in charge in the absence of the Cook in Charge at the appropriate pay grade.
• Maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and wear clean overalls.
• Comply with Health and Safety and Food Safety Policies.
• Any other relevant duties following a reasonable request.
• Responsible for self-development.
• Follow Health and Safety rules in the workplace per policy and legislation.
• Operate within the Council's equal opportunities policies.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Education

Basic food hygiene

Health and Safety training

Food production experience

Job description

Gwynedd Council is seeking a General Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook in Charge in preparing simple meals and serving food. You will keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, handle washing up and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.

The role emphasises working under direction, adhering to Welsh/English language requirements and council safety policies, with opportunities to develop within the team.